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AWG E-MAIL NEWS 2005-13
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CONTENTS
1) AGI ANNOUNCES EARTH SCIENCE WEEK THEME AND NEW NATIONAL CONTESTS FOR
2005
2) POSITION OPENING
2005-65 Utah Geological Survey - Senior Geologist (Technical Reviewer)
3) CONTACT INFORMATION
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1) AGI ANNOUNCES EARTH SCIENCE WEEK THEME AND NEW NATIONAL CONTESTS FOR
2005
The American Geological Institute (AGI) announces the theme for Earth
Science Week 2005: "Geoscientists Explore the Earth." Focusing on the
wide variety of careers available in the geosciences and the
contributions geoscientists make to society, this theme will raise awareness among
students and the public of the exciting opportunities to work in the
field. Earth Science Week takes place October 9-15, 2005.
Earth Science Week 2005 will mark the eighth year that AGI has
sponsored this international event as a service to the public and the
geoscience community. Each year, local geoscience organizations, educators and
interested individuals organize events to celebrate Earth Science Week.
The week was developed to give the public new opportunities to discover
the Earth sciences and stewardship of the Earth, as well as highlight
the important contributions the earth and environmental sciences make to
society. Earth Science Week is supported by the U.S. Geological
Survey. To learn more about this event, visit www.earthsciweek.org.
In the United States, special events for Earth Science Week will
include three national contests, hosted by AGI. The contests encourage
students and the public to become involved in Earth Science Week by
submitting artwork, an essay or a photograph. Entries must be received by
October 1, 2005. A grand prize winner in each category will win $300 and a
one-year subscription to Geotimes, AGI’s monthly news magazine for the
Earth sciences.
Visual Arts:
Students in grades K-5 are eligible to compete in the Visual Arts
Contest. They should make a drawing, collage or other 2-dimensional piece
of artwork that illustrates the theme "Earth Jobs."
Students should depict themselves as geoscientists, engaged in a career
they might like to have in the Earth sciences. The artwork should also
show some of the scientific tools that would be used in the chosen
career. Submissions should be flat and no larger than 24 x 36 inches.
Essay:
Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to compete in the Essay Contest.
Submissions should answer the question: "What kind of geoscientist
would you like to be, and why?" Essays should be fewer than 500 words in
length and should be based on student research about a particular career
in the Earth sciences. Students might imagine themselves as
geoscientists, explaining the reasons they are interested in their chosen
careers.
Photography:
The Photography Contest is open to the general public. Submissions
should illustrate the theme "Extreme Earth Science" by showing an exciting
Earth science subject or geoscientists in an amazing location or
situation. Examples might include (but are not limited to) geology field
trips to exotic locations, unique geological samples, or photos that
capture the breathtaking beauty of the Earth. The goal is to create
pictorial evidence of why Earth science is an exciting field to study.
Photographs of children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parental
consent form that can be found on www.earthsciweek.org/contests. Submissions
can include print or digital photographs.
More information on the Earth Science Week contests, including rules
and submission guidelines, can be found at
http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests.
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2) POSITION OPENING
2005-65
Utah Geological Survey
Senior Geologist (Technical Reviewer)
Example of Duties:
Coordinates and conducts thorough technical reviews of all Utah
Geological Survey geologic publications (reports, maps, brochures, databases,
journal articles, contract deliverables, newsletters, etc.) to ensure
technical accuracy and compliance with UGS editorial standards; meets
with geologic writing staff to review technical and editorial comments;
coaches UGS scientific staff to improve geologic writing skills;
coordinates review duties with other technical review staff; performs other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication and technical
review of documents and projects; broad-based geologic knowledge including
geologic mapping, energy and minerals, hazards geology, hydrogeology,
and paleontology; grammar and proofreading skills; knowledge of sampling
and laboratory techniques; assessing and using geologic information
sources, mathematics, and other physical/natural sciences; computer
applications, documentation and project review; assessing and interpreting
data; training and coaching of staff; effective interpersonal skills.
Applicant must hold a current professional geologist license for the
State of Utah.
Preference may be given to individuals having an advanced degree in
geology or related earth-science field, broad-based geologic knowledge,
and knowledge and experience in technical review of geologic manuscripts
and publications.
Position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah; classified as schedule AL
(time limited); part time (minimum of approximately 20 hours per week),
and offers a full benefits package including health and dental care;
paid annual, sick, and holiday leave; and more.
Salary begins at step 60 ($23.91 hourly wage).
Send resumes to:
Kimm Harty, Deputy Director
Utah Geological Survey
1594 W. North Temple, Suite 3110
PO Box 146100
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6100
Direct position questions to:
Kimm Harty (801) 537-3313
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